Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of MWCNTs Reinforced A356 Aluminum Alloys Cast Nanocomposites Fabricated by Using a Combination of Rheocasting and Squeeze Casting Techniques

Figure 10

Optical micrographs for (a) A356 monolithic aluminum alloy; (b) A356/0.5 wt% MWCNTs nanocomposites; (c) A356/1 wt% MWCNTs nanocomposites; (d) A356/1.5 wt% MWCNTs; (e) A356/2 wt% MWCNTs nanocomposites; (f) A356/2.5 wt% MWCNTs nanocomposites.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)